Insulin Resistance – The Silent Metabolic Disruptor

Insulin resistance often develops quietly, long before symptoms appear.This educational module explains how it works, why it matters, and why it isfrequently overlooked — without diagnosing or treating.

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Knowledge Check Insulin Resistance – The Silent Metabolic Disruptor

1. Which statement accurately defines the state of insulin resistance (IR)?

A. It is a state where the pancreas stops producing insulin entirely.

B. It is a state in which higher than normal concentrations of insulin are needed for normal biological responses.

C. It is characterized by the body’s cells responding efficiently to low concentrations of insulin.

D. It exclusively affects the beta-cells of the pancreas, leading to their destruction.

2. Which organ is primarily responsible for producing the polypeptide hormone insulin?

A. The liver

B. The kidney

C. The adrenal gland

D. The pancreas

This knowledge check is designed to support reflection and understanding.

There are no right or wrong answers.

If completing this module helped you recognise patterns or gaps in understanding,

you may choose to continue with the full course “Metabolic Reset”,

where these topics are explored in greater depth.